This paper discusses the impact of central government's rent restructuring policy on social housing in rural areas in England. It examines the effect that restructuring will have on the rents set by social landlords in a set of case study areas then considers some of the likely impacts on affordability and on new investment in rural social…

We investigated determinants of parental monitoring and the association between parental monitoring and preadolescent sexual risk situations among low-income, African American families living in urban public housing. Preadolescents and their parents or caregivers who participated in a longitudinal study of familial and contextual influences on…

The social, psychological, and environmental situations of a national area probability sample of 1875 elderly tenants in 153 public housing sites were studies by means of interviews and direct observation. In this report the association between the age mix of the housing and the well-being of the tenants was investigated. (Author)

Assessed cost containment and modest design requirements for the Section 202 Direct Loan Program using projects in five Housing and Urban Development (HUD) field offices. Concluded that project design changes and amenities may be undermining Section 202 as a housing production program. (NRB)

Examined the effects of social resources and health on the life satisfaction of 330 Black and White aged residents of age-integrated housing. Results questioned previous conclusions that age-segregation is conducive to greater life satisfaction. Findings indicated social integration influences the life satisfaction of Blacks more than Whites. (JAC)

The New York State Urban Development Corporation is developing qualitative standards for housing based on the belief that the architecture of housing has a direct social consequence. (Author/MF)

A slightly revised version of a chapter from the author's book "The End of Liberalism. This case study of implementation of two Federal urban housing programs in an unidentified Southern industrial city exposes racist policies which have led to Black people being disillusioned in their belief in the legitimacy of government. (KG)

Examines public housing as a dynamic communication environment. Explores the role of communication in the construction of public perceptions and community identity as it functions in this highly stigma-laden locale. Examines the process of socially constructed meaning for insiders and outsiders within the context of this unique and problem-ridden…

Explored the rate of alcohol and drug abuse among female and male adolescents (N=123) in public housing communities and examined risk factors leading to substance abuse. Results indicate no gender differences in alcohol or drug abuse. Poor academic performance was seen as a risk factor for alcohol abuse. (RJM)

The methodological and empirical literature on measuring the need of child populations is sparse. What does exist is more orientated towards children in receipt of non-universal or specialist services, overlooking those children with similar needs who are not in contact with such services. Further, there is a tendency often for need analyses not…

The Samuel F. B. Morse School, built in 1874 and closed in 1980, is a historic landmark in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Now the building serves as low-income housing for 70 elderly tenants and is praised as being an imaginative and creative use of an old school structure. (MLF)

This article describes a system of community-based social counselors whose function is to assist individuals and families living in 11 public housing parks in Norfolk, Virginia. The aim of the program is to reach individuals who, because of location and difficulty with transportation, might never get to a counselor for assistance. (Author/EJT)

The Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club of Chicago is located in this country's largest public housing development, serving over 1,500 predominantly African American members. It offers a brightly-colored building in a dilapidated, deprived area. It provides a clean, warm, safe haven for children to play, build strong bodies, get help with homework,…

Critical analysis of Roger Starr's contention that welfare recipients, particularly those households headed by females, are especially guilty of contributing to the welter of public housing problems. (RJ)

Fear of crime was central in determining psychological well-being. Crime-related variables were minimally related to size of social space and activity outside the housing site. Planned housing serves a protective function and tenants are not necessarily made prisoners in their homes by crime or fear. (Author)